An Essay, for Regulating of the Coyn: wherein also is set forth, first, how we have lost that import of plate and bullion we formerly had. Secondly, what is become of the great quantities of money coyned in the reign of King Charles II. and the preceding reigns. Thirdly, the necessity there is at this time for to rectifie the present coyn of the kingdom. Fourthly, by what methods the charge of calling in the present money, and bringing it to a designed standard may be accomplished. Fifthly, whether the method proposed for the advancing of our money (and the bullio of which its made) be convenient or inconvenient for the trade of the nation.

VICKARIS, A.

Published by London: printed by James O. for Richard Cumberland, 1696

About this Item

First edition of this contribution to the recoinage controversy of the 1690s, where the government attempted to replace the country's clipped, worn, and widely forged coinage. John Locke (who himself published tracts on the coinage) possessed a copy of this work (now in the Goldsmiths' library). ESTC R18695; Goldsmiths' 3356; Kress 2005; Massie 1362; Wing V337. Small quarto (192 x 149 mm). Recent quarter calf, marbled sides. Binding fine, contents very fresh; an excellent copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Essay, for Regulating of the Coyn: wherein also is set forth, first, how we have lost that import of plate and bullion we formerly had. Secondly, what is become of the great quantities of money coyned in the reign of King Charles II. and the preceding reigns. Thirdly, the necessity there is at this time for to rectifie the present coyn of the kingdom. Fourthly, by what methods the charge of calling in the present money, and bringing it to a designed standard may be accomplished. Fifthly, ...
• Publisher: London: printed by James O. for Richard Cumberland, 1696
• Edition: 1st Edition